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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.44, 11,135.78 and 2,493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.44, 11,135.78 and 2,493.24 is: 3,740.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.44 : 11,135.78 = 2,493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.44/11,135.78 = 2,493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.44x = 11,135.78 × 2,493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.44x = 27,764,172.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,764,172.13/7,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.07

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